It does kind of work the Rudder looks like it was made of copper and is gone. The propeller looks like kids have played with it so many times it just needs to be bent back. When wound up it works in spurts but not solidly turns the propeller some of that is do to pieces just being bent. But this does look like it was A Antique, functional tramp art model. If you have any questions, just ask, I can get back to you within the hour.